AlgoRates.com Programer Shares Insight Into Highly Profitable Fund

LONDON, UK – An Algorates.com programer has recently revealed one of the computerized methods incorporated into their trading robots, which the Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch has named the, “most profitable trading robots in the market today.”

During the past several years, AlgoRates.com has successfully employed its sophisticated algorithmic trading software with remarkable success. Recently, the Boston Globe (Business, Markets) reported that, “AlgoRates.com… correctly predicted [Gold's] price decline and by January 2013, the fund had sold the majority of their gold holdings prior to this year’s downturn.” (Boston Globe, boston.com, Business, Markets, August 02, 2013)

While the details involved in AlgoRates’ algorithmic programs remain a highly guarded secret, “one methodology we can talk about is called Technical Analysis,” explains Alex McLaren, an assistant programer at AlgoRates.com in the United Kingdom. “In essence, it is a methodology for the forecasting of future prices according to past data and trends in the marketplace.”

With Technical Analysis, computer systems and analysts search through thousands of bits of data and charts for what is often referred to as a “trend”. When they find a trend, it must be validated by additional technical indicators. Some indicators measure the strength of the trend, giving insight into how strong buyers/sellers are in the market. “Assisted by complex algorithmic programs and very powerful processing capabilities developed by our specialists during the past decade, we incorporate Technical Analysis in our daily work as we search for trends in the forex, stocks and commodity markets,” says McLaren.

“When our system spots a chart pattern in the currency markets, like a triangle or a ‘head and shoulders’, we follow it in order to validate it and then act. The big move occurs when the pattern is broken, namely when a very important resistance or support line in the pattern is breached.”

According to McLaren, this happened last May. “Since mid-2012 until May 2013, the AUD/USD had traded within a range mostly between 1.0175 and 1.0575. According to Technical Analysis, when a range is broken, a move of at least equal to the range itself is about to follow. When this rectangular looking range was broken last May, the AUD/USD plummeted even fifty percent more than the range within 20 days.”

Indeed, after a short corrective move, the AUD/USD continued in a downward trend, smashing multiple support positions. Having predicted this move in early May, AlgoRates.com sold the Australian currency and recorded significant profits for their customers.

While they are not the only fund to employ Technical Analysis to predict market movements, AlgoRates.com’s sophisticated computer processing capabilities managed by a highly experienced brokerage staff has given them a significant edge, making them one of the most consistently profitable funds of the past year.

Technical analysis is based on three main assumptions: 1. all known relevant information in the market is already priced in; 2. prices move in trends; 3. history tends to repeat itself.

History repeats itself, in the main, because human nature does not change. The former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once noted that the further one looks into the past, the further one can see into the future. Traders are often motivated by greed and buy stocks which they feel are undervalued or will soon rally and gain in value. They sell stocks, currencies or other assets sometimes quickly or irrationally when they fear that they might have made a mistake or the rally has reached its end.

In order for Technical Analysis to be most effective, all information known in the market should already be priced into the market. According to McLaren, “the larger the pool of investors, the more accurate is the prediction since the fundamental market data is known to a greater number of people.” The most liquid and traded market in the world is the currency market, and therefore, McLaren believes that Technical Analysis has the greatest potential for successful implementation in this market.

© 2013 Der Spiegel für Geschäftsreisende, Hong Kong Bureau. Preprinting of this news article is permitted in part or in full.

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The Five Biggest Mistakes Made When Hiring an Okaloosa County Criminal Defense Lawyer

PRESS RELEASE (8/25/2013)- Whether located in Crestview, Fort Walton Beach or Destin, Florida criminal defense lawyers have busy law firms. Yet, many are not following the steps needed to properly represent you. Here are the five biggest mistakes consumers make when hiring a Florida DUI & criminal defense lawyer:

1) Not learning about criminal law legal procedure.

This is a critical mistake for several reasons. Your lawyer should be able to explain each step of what will happen to you next. Many consumers retain legal counsel only to end up calling, emailing and meeting endlessly because the process is never explained by the legal team. The “not knowing” can be extremely stressful. Criminal prosecution is extremely dangerous for the person arrested, and both client and loved ones suffer far more when unprepared for the delays and uncertainty of the criminal justice system.

Tip: Your lawyer should provide written materials, videos, and emotional support materials for you and your loved ones. You need to understand each step of the legal process, provide written documentation about what happened, dress precisely for any and all court appearances, and manage your stress according to a proven stress management program.

2) The truth most do not want to hear: your legal counselor is not your emotional counselor.

Pareto’s law, often called the 80/20 Rule, should always be kept in mind: 80% of what lawyers do only produces about 20% of the result in a legal matter. Why are criminal defense lawyers so notoriously unproductive? Client hand-holding.

Many clients continue to surf the Internet, email daily, call constantly and have an unrealistic belief that lots of attorney-client contact will keep them informed and, thus, reduce stress. However, this simply is not true. Weeks or even months will pass before your DUI or criminal defense lawyer can provide certainty regarding every aspect of your case, from plea offers to defenses.

As a result, most DUI and criminal defense clients (and especially their family members) become frustrated and begin to externalize blame rather than take effective measures to control their own personal psychology.

Your lawyer cares, but you need a hard-nosed strategist, not chat buddy. DUI & criminal defense cases are extremely serious, and the lawyers who handle them are trained to be deeply analytical and emotionally detached.

The best DUI & criminal defense lawyers are aware of their client’s emotional needs and some have even created programs for clients and their families.

Tip: Find out if the law firm has a system for dealing with the stress of criminal prosecution, and examine it carefully. Very few have detailed stress reduction systems, and you are going to need one. Everyone needs their hand to be held occasionally – just make sure your lawyer isn’t the one holding your hand.

3) You hire a solitary jack-of-all-trades rather than a specialist, who knows how to build high quality legal defense teams.

The medical profession uses medical teams, and the best lawyers and law firms use legal teams to get the best possible result for you. Moreover, many states, like Florida, have a certification program administered by the state bar association. The Florida Bar has two (2) specialization programs in criminal law: criminal trial law and criminal appellate law. However, many people Google for a Florida DUI specialist, but there is no specialization program for Florida DUI law.

However, regardless of the type of criminal law case you have, a team-building criminal law specialist is more familiar with the Rules of Criminal Procedure, the case law, fact patterns, as well as dangers and pitfalls, a less experienced attorney might miss.

Tip: Hire an attorney who is criminal law specialist who only practices criminal law, or one who has a practice which is eighty (80) percent criminal defense law or more. Better, hire one with experience leading and building high quality legal teams with actual trial experience.

4) Delay.

Problems do not get better over time, and, in criminal cases, delay can mean the difference between a negotiated dismissal and a record that will be with you forever. Worse, many people get sentenced to imprisonment each day in Florida solely because they tried to handle a criminal case DIY. The only time you should even consider a “Do It Yourself” approach is if you are comfortable with an unexpected jail sentence. There is a reason we call it “Courthouse Surprise.”

Tip: Here is a simple rule of thumb regarding whether you need to hire a lawyer to defend you in Florida: can you legally be sentenced to imprisonment? If your paperwork has a court date and the possibility of jail or prison time for your charge, hire an attorney immediately.

5) Price-based shopping and monthly payment plans.

Criminal defense attorneys expect to be paid up front, except in unusual circumstances involving extremely high legal fees (over $25,000.00).

Yet many attempt to negotiate lower fees or monthly payment plans. Everyone wants a good deal, but if you succeed, this is a warning flag for two reasons.

First, if your DUI or criminal defense lawyer cannot stand up and say “no” to a lay person, do you think they can stand up to the prosecutor? Not at all.

Second, clients who “fee dicker” have lower in-house Client Ratings. Remember, just as you are rating potential attorneys, most law firms have much more experience rating prospective clients. A lower Client Rating means less time and attention to your case.

Why? Lawyers hate both payment plans and “fee shoppers.” When accepting a reduced fee or payment plan case, the lawyer will have to work longer and harder to make up for the reduction in fee or delay in payment. There is only so much time in a day, and additional “free” initial consultation mean less time available for existing clients. Specifically, the ones who owe money or paid a reduced fee.

Tip: Pay your legal fee up front and you will always go to the front of your criminal defense lawyer’s mind.

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2013 Austin Film Festival Announces Its First Wave of Films Including World Premieres and Special Retrospective Series First Wave of Films Include Nebraska; Coffee, Kill Boss; Innocence; and The Odd Way Home

PRESS RELEASE: Austin, TX – August 19, 2013 — Austin Film Festival (AFF) proudly announces the first ten films in the 2013 lineup. This year’s lineup includes world premieres, features and documentaries, foreign films, and local filmmakers. AFF’s executive director, Barbara Morgan says “As the Festival that honors the writer, we are thrilled to continue a program that boasts strong narrative work, eclectic world premieres and retrospectives presented by some of the industry’s top filmmakers during this momentous 20th Anniversary.”

The 2013 Festival will include a special retrospective series of films presented by Panelists, showcasing films that have inspired their own work. One retrospective film track: “Out of the Vault: Jonathan Demme” will include films selected by the 2013 Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking award recipient and Academy Award® winning director, Jonathan Demme, including a work in progress of his latest film, Fear of Falling, written by Wallace Shawn — an adaptation of the Henrik Ibsen play ‘The Master Builder’ based on the story of an architect increasingly caught up in his own fantasies.

Additional retrospectives include: Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad, and AFF’s 2013 Outstanding Television Writer award recipient, presenting William Friedkin’s classic crime thriller The French Connection, written by Ernest Tidyman. Shane Black, writer and director of Iron Man 3 and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, will present Morrie Ryskind’s screwball comedy, My Man Godfrey. Jim Taylor, long-time collaborator of Alexander Payne and writer of Sideways, About Schmidt and Citizen Ruth, will host a screening of Election, his 1999 screenplay following a high school student election that is taken to the extreme. Norman Steinberg will show the revolutionary comedy that he co-wrote with Mel Brooks and Richard Pryor, Blazing Saddles.

Other Festival highlights include:

Nebraska, written by Bob Nelson and directed by Alexander Payne. After receiving a sweepstakes letter in the mail, a cantankerous father (Bruce Dern) thinks he’s struck it rich, and wrangles his son (Will Forte) into taking a road trip to claim the fortune. Shot in black and white across four states, Nebraska tells the stories of family life in the heartland of America.

Coffee, Kill Boss (World Premiere), the first feature film from director Nathan Marshall, follows ten executives who secretly meet to sell off their company but instead become victims of an outrageous murder scheme. The script, written by Sigurd Ueland — a 2010 Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition Semifinalist — is a dark comic romp through the halls of corporate America.

Innocence (World Premiere), written and directed by Hilary Brougher (director, Stephanie Daley), produced by Christine Vachone (Bluebird, Boys Don’t Cry), follows a young woman who discovers that her elite private school harbors a dark secret. This suspenseful horror film, based on Jane Medelsohn’s 2000 novel, explores themes of loss, love, and the supernatural. Innocence will screen as a part of AFF’s Dark Matters Category.

The Odd Way Home (World Premiere), directed by Rajeev Nirmalakhandan, co-written by Nirmalakhandan and Jason Ronstadt, and produced by Peter Touche. The film follows Maya (Rumer Willis), the product of a neglected childhood, and Duncan (Chris Marquette), a slave to his obsessions of order and pattern, as they journey through the American Southwest, finding happiness in the unlikeliest of places.

Siren (North American Premiere), Television writer Jesse Peyronel’s feature script directorial debut. Starring Vinessa Shaw (3:10 to Yuma, The Hills Have Eyes) and Rob Kazinsky (Pacific Rim), Siren is a dark fairytale about a woman with an unusual curse: an alluring scent. She is irresistible to every man she meets, but when confronted with a man immune to her power, she is presented with the possibility of real love.

Speak Now (World Premiere), directed by Noah Harald and written by Erin Cardillo, Speak Now is a Romantic Dramedy following high school friends reuniting for a wedding. Old offenses and newly mounting scandal plunge the group back into a pool of high-school drama. Entirely improvised from an outline and character studies, the whole feature was shot in three days. Speak Now will screen as part of Austin Film Festival’s new WRITE/REC Series, focusing on the best in low-budget storytelling.

Take Away One (World Premiere), the first feature film written and directed by seasoned tv editor William Lorton (Face Off, Bridezillas), this documentary film follows Lorton’s aunt, Mary Baratta- Lorton, and her mysterious unsolved murder. Mary, in her short 38 years, rose from obscurity to become one of the most famous teachers in the US. Personally inept with math, yet placed as a UC Berkeley student-teacher in one of the roughest inner-city classrooms of the San Francisco Bay Area – Mary’s intuitive strategy of teaching arithmetic with hands-on manipulative materials quickly blossomed into a nation-wide career as an author, lecturer, and movement leader.

Mom, Dad, I’m Muslim, (US Premiere), a documentary film, written and directed by Anat Tel Mendelovich and distributed by Seventh Art Releasing, examines the trials of May Davidovich, a 22- year old devout Muslim searching for equilibrium between her belief in Islam and her parents’devotion to Judaism. The religious conflict between May and her parents makes for a fascinating case study on the balance between pursuing spiritual fulfillment and inherent family expectations.

Sombras de Azul, (World Premiere), the Spanish-language feature film debut of local Austin writer/director, Kelly Daniela Norris, who re-imagines her own experience of bereavement following the death of her brother by weaving together real memory and personal reflection through the sights and sounds of Cuba.

These films can be seen at the 20th Anniversary Austin Film Festival and Conference taking place from October 24th to 31st, 2013. Badges and Passes are available for purchase online 24 hours a day at austinfilmfestival.com or by phone at 1-800-310-FEST from 10am to 6pm CST.

About Austin Film Festival:

Austin Film Festival (AFF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the art, craft, and business of filmmakers and screenwriters. In addition to a robust list of year-round events, AFF is producing its 20th Annual Film Festival & Conference in 2013. AFF is known as a uniquely pro- artist and interactive idea exchange. Its uncommonly loyal following is due to the fact that the organization has spotlighted the minds and imaginations behind projects for two decades—a trend now picking up steam in the industry. As director and producer Ron Howard said, Austin Film Festival “is really about creativity, about trying to help people find their voice. You sense it. There’s a spirit of camaraderie that’s palpable.” AFF is a greenhouse for projects and a clubhouse for legendary and emerging artists.

Austin Film Festival is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, City of Austin Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Additional support is provided by KUT, KVUE, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences®, Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation, and Shweiki Media.

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Memorial Wheel Dot Com Now Taking Pre-orders For 2014

PRESS RELEASE: Earlier this year (New York, NY, January 24, 2013)

A NYC Resident has designed an automotive wheel as a memorial to the 9/11 tragedy with 10% from the sale of each benefiting a 9/11 related charity.

The wheel portrays crosses around the hub and an image of the World Trade Center towers is engraved in the hub.

“I remember where I was on that fateful day. We lost so many great Americans during this tragedy, and the fearlessness of the NYC firefighters was astonishing, there are truly heroes,” said Gordon who invented the wheel.

In the years since the tragic day, tons of memorabilia – from ceramic vases to t-shirts to plastic images of the towers – have been made available. Gordon said he hopes those who want to show their patriotism will get these wheels for their car, truck or motorcycle.

“I designed this wheel to be invaluable asset and to look as good as any other high quality wheel, and we have selected the very best materials and procedure to build them. I hope this becomes something that the people do too, where we fix our memorial wheels on every anniversary to re-iterate our stand against extremism and to remind the world that we haven’t forgotten,” Gordon said.

More information on the Memorial Wheel can be found at http://www.memorialwheel.com.

Contact:

Mr. S. G. K Sabblah

832-422-7158

memorialwheel@yahoo.com

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The Adventures of Awesome Cat in the Cosmic World e-Book released

Volumes 1, 2 & 3 to be available on the Apple Store

PRESS RELEASE: NEW YORK, New York (August 10, 2013) – Awesome Cat creator, Jeffrey Zaay, and visual artist, Hyun K Cho, have announced the release of The Adventures of Awesome Cat in the Cosmic World as an e-Book on August 8. The story of Atticus, the teen cat, is already available in bookstores, but the electronic versions of volumes one through three will be available on the Apple Store.

Although meant largely for a younger audience, Zaay said, “The book targets children from 9 to 12 years old, but will appeal to anyone who likes picture books and good storytelling.”

“I think Atticus is growing just like everyone out there. He has many flaws and imperfections, and I’m hoping for the young readers to relate to it for the simple fact that we don’t always know everything and it takes perseverance to know what you can be good at.”

About The Adventures of Awesome Cat

Atticus, also known as 8, is anything but awesome and desperately wants to impress his friends. His quest for acceptance among the group is put on hold when his motorcycle crashes in a fairground. It’s there that he finds his lost dog, Boris, just as a portal opens. Cats from another galaxy grab Atticus to claim the power of his supernatural hands. A pretty cat by the name of Anabelle saves him so he can meet Norg, the Rockkeeper, for advice. Norg explains his hands hold the power to save the universe. Reluctant to fulfill the destiny described, he instead only wants to find his missing father. Time is running out while the Red Cat’s army, controlled by Lord Vastfear, destroys stars and threatens the Ruby Fortress inside the Diamond Planet. While strange beings try to convince Atticus that he indeed does hold great power, Norg, Boris and Anabelle fight to stave off the universe’s demise.

About the artists

Born and raised in Costa Rica, Jeffrey Zaay has long been involved in music and writing. A self-taught vocalist, he has increasingly found love to be the driving factor in his art. Awesome Cat is his latest self-published work, but Zaay also released an EP titled “Wall Made Out of Her,” in 2011.

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[The Adventures of Awesome Cat e-Book released]

Hyun K. Cho brought the story together as the visual artist. When she wasn’t working, Cho traveled between Canada and the U.S. to get an education. She also shares Zaay’s interest in music, and plays the piano and guitar. The two have a charismatic working relationship and manage their work as business partners.

Contact

To learn more about this book or the artists, please contact the creators of Awesome Cat on their website at www.theadventuresofawesomecat.com

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Petco Asks: Are You A Great One?

PRESS RELEASE: San Diego, CA (August 2013) – Every day, in every way, pet parents are there for their pet. A great pet parent shares a unique bond with their pet and goes out of their way to care for their physical, mental, social and emotional needs. To honor those special pet parents, Petco is calling on all the “Great Ones” out there to submit a short video or essay explaining why they’re a great “mom” or “dad”. Not only will five winners be selected to receive a cash prize, animal shelters will win too with a matching donation. The grand prize winner will receive $50,000 plus a $50,000 donation to the rescue organization of their choice. Before the contest comes to a close on August 25, 2013, become a shelter pet’s very own “Great One” by saving their life through adoption during Petco’s National Adoption Weekend taking place August 10-11, 2013.

The human animal bond is stronger and more prevalent today than it has ever been, making caring for and loving our pets an everyday way of life. But, being a great pet parent means so much more than feeding pets the right nutrition. Take colorful and enthusiastic Great One contest finalist Tina from North Liberty, IA, for instance. Tina is a great pet parent because she makes sure her pets’ physical, mental, social and emotional needs are met everyday. Tina is an avid animal rescuer and her family includes three dogs; Hug-A-Pug, Bear and Goblin, a cat named Sticky Kitty, Hamlet the Hamster, Ninja the Turtle and a goldfish named Pebbles. From exercising on outdoor obstacle courses and daily grooming, to socializing and spending lots of quality time with her pets, Tina truly has all her pets’ complete health in mind. According to Tina’s video submission, if she wins she plans to build a dog care facility on her farm, which means that 100 percent of both grand prizes will go directly to giving dogs a better life. To find out more about Petco’s Be A Great One contest, visit the Petco Facebook page or go to wholepets.petco.com/greatone.

For those ready to welcome a new pet into their home and become a great one themself, Petco and Unleashed by Petco locations nationwide will be hosting adoption events the weekend of August 10-11, 2013. To help get new pet parents off on the right paw, Bayer® will be sponsoring Petco’s National Adoption Weekend and plans to give adopting pet parents a free flea prevention starter kit (while supplies last), as well as coupons to use on their next purchase of K-9 Advantix II for dogs or Advantage II for cats and/or dogs.

Pet adoption times may vary, so it’s recommended to contact the nearest location for adoption hours. For more information, visit petco.com/adoptions.

About Petco

Petco is a leading pet specialty retailer that provides the products, services and advice that make it easier for our customers to be great pet parents. Everything we do is guided by our vision for Healthier Pets. Happier People. Better World. We operate more than 1,200 stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico, including more than 50 Unleashed by Petco locations, a smaller format neighborhood shop, and www.petco.com. The Petco Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization, has raised more than $110 million since it was created in 1999 to help promote and improve the welfare of companion animals. In conjunction with the Foundation, we work with and support thousands of local animal welfare groups across the country and, through in-store adoption events, help find homes for more than 350,000 animals every year.

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Clinical Social Worker Completes Third Psychological Thriller Eagle: Birds of Flight

Years after the Department of Defense Foreign Intelligence Agency is finally disassembled and agents scattered, Alexander J. Burns waits for the inevitable battle with his nemesis, Eric I. Daniels.

PRESS RELEASE: August 2, 2013 – Andover, MA – While living in plain view in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, former counter-terrorist specialist Alexander J. Burns patiently waits for his old boss to make his move. His plan is simple: bait Eric Daniels, and when he shows himself, the hunter will become the hunted. As Diane Welch continues her investigation of the Foreign Intelligence Agency, Jillian Davis and her new team, Thomas “Nine” Williams and Daniel “Ice” Maddox, carefully watch one last link to elusive Chairman Daniels. But while Burns and his supporters at the FBI watch and wait, Daniels puts into motion a plan that strikes at the heart of Burns’s life: his family. As a series of perfectly timed, devastating events unfold like clockwork, Burns and the FBI recognize the signature style of the Eagle. With former FIA operatives Alica Wise and Jeffery Glenn in the mix to “capture or kill Burns,” anything that can go wrong, does. As the FBI scramble to extend their protection to Denise Cratty and her team in Torrox Costa, Spain, they form an unlikely alliance with Boston’s crime boss John Murphy to find yet more enemies allied with Daniels.

Eagle: Birds of Flight, Book Three picks up where the critically acclaimed and Readers’ Favorite Finalist Raven leaves off – following Burns’ harrowing trek across a dangerous political landscape, a journey that changes him and all whose lives he touches. Similar to Albatross and Raven, Eagle is garnering praise in literary circles:

“…Even for those just joining the story, the drama unfolds at a rapid pace, developing twists and turns as it goes along in the tradition of other legendary action writers…” -US Review of Books, 2013

“…the story is first rate, the characters are developed professionally, the plots are clear and hold true throughout the book, and the settings for the scenes are spot on in regard to the little things…” -Pacific Book Review, 2013

“…This novel holds a brilliantly executed plot line with multi-dimensional characters that will have you hanging on to the edge of your seat…,” -Readers’ Favorite, 2013

“…One great aspect of Erickson’s novel is the complexity of his characters and the deep sympathy and love the readers feels for them…”-Palmetto Review, 2013

“…The novel “Eagle” gives a more human side to many of the characters, …Having read three books in this well-written series, I look forward to the fourth. Fans of mystery, intrigue and suspense will love the “Birds of Flight” series by J.M. Erickson.” -Reader Views, 2013

Eagle: Birds of Flight, Book Three can be ordered by retailers or wholesalers for the maximum trade discount price set by the author in quantities of ten or more from the Outskirts Press Direct bookstore at www.OutskirtsPress.com/bookstore.

The paperback is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and is being aggressively promoted with a focus on the fiction and action/adventure categories.

ISBN: 978-1478708049; Outskirts Press Format: 5.5 x 8.5 paperback Retail $14.95 Kindle: $3.00; Ebook: $5.00

Genre: Fiction/Action & Adventure

For more information about author J.M. Erickson or his books, contact jmcerickson@msn.com or visit his book pages at http://www.outskirtspress.com/webpage.php?isbn=9781478708049, and http://www.amazon.com/J.-M.-Erickson/e/B008X5ART8/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

About the Author: J.M. Erickson is the author of Albatross and Raven, the first two volumes of the Birds of Flight series. Erickson holds a masters degree from Simmons School of Social Work and post-graduate certification in psychological trauma, clinical assessment and treatment from Boston University. Erickson is a senior instructor of psychology and counseling at Cambridge College, and senior therapist in a clinical group practice in the Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts. Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Erickson and his wife Christine live with their two teenagers in a suburb north of Boston.

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Cool Off at Rivers Casino, the Hottest Spot in Chicagoland this August

DES PLAINES, IL (August 1, 2013) – Come inside and escape the heat at Rivers Casino, Chicagoland’s top entertainment destination. We have something for everyone, including the hottest gaming action, exciting giveaways, live entertainment and food and beverage specials all month long!

Rivers Casino is proud to announce that on Sunday, August 18th you can meet Top Chef’s season 5 fan favorite, Fabio Viviani. A celebrated chef, restaurateur, author and host of the top rated lifestyle and food show, Chow Ciao!, Viviani will be demonstrating dishes from his new cookbook, Fabio’s Italian Kitchen, while taking questions during this up close and personal cooking demonstration. Plus guests will have a chance to meet Viviani after the show! Only a select number of tickets will be on sale to the general public for the 2:00pm and 4:00pm shows. Buy your tickets today! Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased with cash or credit card at The Shop.

And don’t forget, this summer, we are celebrating our 2nd anniversary by giving out up to $1,000,000 in the Wall of Cash giveaway on Tuesdays through August 27^th. We’ve already given away $25,000 cash prizes to two lucky drawing winners! Rush Rewards members can receive one free entry in Lotus from 12:00pm to 7:45pm on promotional dates. And from August 1^st to August 20^th, all Rush Rewards card holders automatically earn entries into the $1,000,000 Wall of Cash Finale based on play. On Tuesday, August 27^th at 9:00pm, ten winners will be selected to win up to $50,000! You must activate your earned entries on August 27^th between 6:00pm and 8:00pm by visiting Lotus center bar in order to be eligible for the finale drawing. Visit www.riverscasino.com or the Rush Rewards desk for more details regarding promotions.

Not a Rush Rewards card holder yet? Come out to Rivers Casino through August to participate in our $10,000 Sign Up & Win promotion. Sign up for a player’s card and earn 25 points on the date of sign-up to receive a scratch card revealing free buffets, free slot play or up to $10,000 cash! Just stop by the Rush Rewards desk to sign up; membership is free and easy!

Looking for a great place for lunch? Rush Rewards card holders receive 20% off lunch at Hugo’s Frog Bar and Chop House. Stop in for lunch and enjoy 20% off your bill for food and non-alcoholic beverages by showing your Rush Rewards card. Lunch is served from 11:00am to 3:00pm daily. If Sunday brunch is more your speed, enjoy custom omelets, apple wood smoked bacon, corned beef hash, waffles, carved ham & prime rib, fried chicken, assorted sushi, house-made smoked salmon and more in Canopy between 10:00am and 4:00pm on Sundays.

Too nice to be inside? Don’t miss Cube’s Party on the Patio every Friday and Saturday night. Our DJ’s will be spinning on our outdoor patio starting at 11:00pm. On Thursdays from midnight to 2:00am and on Fridays & Saturdays from midnight to 4:00am, catch Julian “Jumpin’” Perez and other local DJs. Want to take the stage? On Sundays join us in Cube for live band karaoke from 9:00pm to 12:00am and enjoy $5 Bombs or $3 Corona, Miller Lite and Bud Light Bottles. Or, if you’re looking for some real fun, join us for our Tiki Party on August 10^th. The event starts at 8:00pm and goes all night complete with DJ, dancers, complimentary finger food and drink specials including $3 Corona. A $10 cover will apply. View the full August entertainment schedule, including live bands, at www.riverscasino.com.

About Rivers Casino:

Rivers Casino is the newest gaming destination in Illinois. The state-of-art 147,000 sq. ft. facility has over 1,000 of the newest slots and nearly 50 exciting table games. Rivers Casino boasts seven restaurants and a variety of entertainment options. With easy access from the North, South, East and West of Chicagoland, Rivers Casino is mere minutes away. For more information visit www.riverscasino.com. Visit Rush Rewards for promotional rules. Must be 21. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).

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